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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.68, 12,044.96 and 4,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.68, 12,044.96 and 4,325.60 is: 6,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.68 : 12,044.96 = 4,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.68/12,044.96 = 4,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.68x = 12,044.96 × 4,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.68x = 52,101,678.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,101,678.98/8,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,490.25

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